By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: At least nine people have been killed and more than 40 injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after a powerful earthquake struck large parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan late on Tuesday, government officials said.
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IMF flags few more hurdles for Pakistan to secure bailout: Bloomberg
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ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Pakistan has a few more tasks before it can unlock a $6.5 billion loan to avoid a default, putting pressure on the government to secure assurances from countries that have promised financing support, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.
PSO gets Rs27bln grant to overcome losses in Kuwaiti diesel credit facility
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet approved an additional grant of Rs27 billion for the state-owned Pakistan State Oil (PSO) to overcome losses in a Kuwaiti diesel credit facility, finance ministry said on Tuesday, citing exchange losses due to rupee-dollar parity over the last one year.
Inspector General Police Islamabad Dr Akbar Nasir Khan enquiring after the health of an injured policeman at Islamabad’s PIMS Hospital on March 18, 2023. Among the injured copes are SSP Operations Malik Jameel Ahmed, SP Saddar Nausherwan Ali, SP Rural Hassan Jehangir, and SP Plan and Patrol Dr Sami Malik. Photo courtesy of @ICT_Police.
Court lifts arrest warrant against Khan after mayhem in Islamabad
Although he was unable to attend the courtroom because of rioting in the Judicial complex compound, the court accepted Khan’s intention to appear in person in good faith, lifting the arrest order against him and putting off his arraignment until later. By Naveed Naqvi.
Lahore High Court extends pause in arresting Imran Khan till Friday
By Staff Reporter
LAHORE: Lahore High Court on Thursday ordered police to postpone an operation to arrest Imran Khan for another day after violent clashes near his home in the eastern city of Lahore earlier week prevented law enforcers from detaining him.
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SNGPL to provision 2 fertiliser plants to meet Kharif urea requirement
A premier Cabinet panel has opted domestic production over imports to meet the estimated 300 MT Kharif shortfall of urea. By Muhammad Ali.
Lahore High Court orders police to halt operation to arrest Imran Khan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday ordered police to suspend an operation to arrest former Prime Minister Imran Khan until 10am on Thursday, pausing violent clashes between the security personnel and his supporters that erupted the previous day.
Standoff enters day 2 at Zaman Park
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Clashes continued between police and Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf party on Wednesday after a night of violent standoff outside the residence of former prime minister Imran Khan in Lahore as authorities attempt to arrest the cricketer-turned-politician for failing to appear in court on a corruption case.
Cotton phutty price set at PKR 8,500 per maund
The move is aimed at luring farmers back to their once favourite cash crop after a crash in domestic production over the last few years, necessitating costly imports. By Muhammad Ali.
Industrial output down 7.9 percent in 7 months
Although there are a few bright spots here and there, the economic downturn is taking a grim toll on the country’s industry. By Muhammad Ali.